For the community, by the community
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine will observe Ohio’s third annual Overdose Awareness Day on Thursday, Aug. 31. Established in 2021 by Senate Bill 30, Ohio Overdose Awareness Day aims to raise public awareness and remember the lives lost to the ongoing national opioid epidemic.… Read full story
Preparing Older Adults for Disaster
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – In recognition of the fact that older adults are one of the fastest-growing groups in the nation, the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has focused on preparing older adults for disaster as this year’s National Preparedness Month theme in September.… Read full story
CLEVELAND, OH – U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) released the following statement on the Department of Labor’s proposed overtime rule:
“If you put in extra work, you should earn extra pay – it’s that simple. This rule is an important step forward that will mean more than a hundred thousand Ohioans finally receive overtime pay when they put in overtime work.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced 13 individuals who will serve on his newly formed Ohio School Bus Safety Working Group.
Governor DeWine announced the creation of the working group last week following the death of 11-year-old Aiden Clark, a Northwestern Local School District student who was killed when another vehicle collided with his school bus in Clark County.… Read full story
Partners can register to host events on the ODA website
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Aging’s (ODA) popular 10 Million Steps to Prevent Falls campaign is back once again for Falls Prevention Awareness Month in September 2023, and ODA is calling on community partners to do their part to raise awareness on older adult falls by hosting local walking groups and events.… Read full story
WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would allow the continued use of mobile driver’s licenses (mDL) at TSA airport security checkpoints beyond the 2025 REAL ID implementation deadline.
This proposed rule would allow for continued use of mDLs at participating TSA checkpoints after May 7, 2025, when passengers will be required to show REAL ID-compliant identification.… Read full story
WASHINGTON —The Internal Revenue Service today announced that starting Jan. 1, 2024, businesses are required to electronically file (e-file) Form 8300, Report of Cash Payments Over $10,000, instead of filing a paper return. This new requirement follows final regulations amending e-filing rules for information returns, including Forms 8300.… Read full story
Park Closure Notice
Ariel Foundation Park will be closed to the public on
Wednesday, September 6, 2023 and Friday, September 8, 2023
from 6:00 am – 1:00 pm.
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – August 29, 2023 – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced the availability of approximately $111 million to support Ohio tech-based companies.
Two new funds – the Ohio Early Stage Focus Fund and Ohio Venture Fund – will help increase the amount of early-stage capital invested in Ohio technology-based companies, accelerate the growth of high-potential companies, and create a climate that supports the development, retention, and attraction of technology companies in Ohio. … Read full story